Chapter 22 Drug Abuse Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning
Chapter 22 Drug Abuse © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson
Chapter Objectives 1. Identify the risks and dangers associated with drug abuse 2. Discuss current trends of teen drug abuse 3. Explain the difference between over-thecounter, prescription, and illicit drugs 4. State common reasons why young people abuse drugs 5. List and describe classifications of abused drugs © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 2
Introduction • Drug abuse is a significant social problem in the United States • It has been a problem since the late 1800 s • Experimenting with drugs can lead to dependency © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 3
Medical Drugs • Importance of medicines • Types of medicines • Misuse of medicines © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 4
Drug Abuse • • • Social costs of drug abuse Human costs of drug abuse Teen drug abuse Reasons for drug abuse Drug dependence © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 5
Abused Drugs • • Marijuana Hallucinogens Depressants Stimulants Inhalants Narcotics Steroids © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 6
Preventing Drug Abuse • Self-care • School groups • Community groups © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 7
Summary • Medical drugs can be beneficial but must be used properly • Abuse of legal or illegal drugs can be dangerous to your health • It is possible to get hooked on certain drugs the first time they are used • Drug abuse can ruin your future • Learn ways to prevent drug abuse for yourself and your community © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 8
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